# Police aborted pursuit about 10 seconds before fatal crash, watchdog says

- Published: 2026-08-23T14:58:40Z
- Updated: 2026-08-23T21:47:55Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdj0j8enpzyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Officers had been pursing a car before it went the wrong way down a dual carriageway.

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